Homecoming 2019 — A Wild Ride

Oct 18, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

Dogs…carnival rides…dogs…ribbon cutting ceremonies…dogs…Alumni Awards…did we mention dogs? All that means Homecoming season at UMBC! So grab your pumpkin spiced latte and a nice warm blanket as we dive into the events that make October such a fun month for current, past, and future Retrievers. Since we promised you dogs, we’ll start off with the evergreen puppy parade! Homecoming is the obvious place for different graduating classes to meet up, but it’s so much more special when that fellow Retriever is your relative! We also love the dedication future Retrievers have years before they even apply. At UMBC, Homecoming isn’t… Continue Reading Homecoming 2019 — A Wild Ride

A Doctor’s Dilemma

Oct 9, 2019 / 9 minutes of reading

Decentering whiteness while working as a doctor abroad has made alumnus Matthew Loftus examine his medical methods and motivations again and again. Continue Reading A Doctor’s Dilemma

New UMBC study shows powerful effects of road salt and urban infrastructure on waterways

Sep 17, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

The relationship between urbanization and water chemistry was “more complex than we thought,” Matthew Baker says. Overall, though, he says, “We need to pay closer attention to the materials we’re using in and on infrastructure,” and “we definitely have to lower the amount of road salt we’ve been applying,” to keep our local ecosystems healthy. Continue Reading New UMBC study shows powerful effects of road salt and urban infrastructure on waterways

Zack Smedley '18 goofs around with True Grit. Photo courtesy of the author.

Part-Time Novelist Wins New York Times Praise

Sep 13, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

Zack Smedley ’18 spent the first half of his senior year working on the manuscript that eventually became his debut young adult novel, Deposing Nathan. Continue Reading Part-Time Novelist Wins New York Times Praise

Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

Sep 13, 2019 / 11 minutes of reading

Decades after the start of the internship boom, internships continue to be invaluable for both undergraduate and graduate students. As UMBC students demonstrate, gaining real-world experience and networking within an area of interest can have a lasting impact when it comes time to search for a full-time position. Continue Reading Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

Six Baltimore City Schools in UMBC Math Project partnership see math test score gains

Sep 3, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

Maryland PARCC test results, released last week, reveal that Baltimore City schools partnering with UMBC have seen dramatic growth in student math performance. The Baltimore Sun has called this trend one of the “bright spots” at a challenging moment, when many schools across the state are struggling to move the needle on student learning in math. Continue Reading Six Baltimore City Schools in UMBC Math Project partnership see math test score gains

UMBC ranks in top 3.3% of universities worldwide

Aug 6, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC has again been named one of the top universities in the world for 2019-2020. Rankings released this week by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) place UMBC in the top 3.3% of universities worldwide, as well as among the top 170 U.S. universities.“As this ranking shows, UMBC is truly a world-class university. Our researchers not only make a positive impact within our state and nation, but around the globe as well,” says David Di Maria, associate vice provost for international education.The CWUR evaluated twenty thousand universities based on four distinct areas. These include: quality of education (number of… Continue Reading UMBC ranks in top 3.3% of universities worldwide

Kim joins her daughter Miranda on freshmen move-in day. Photo courtesy of the Stadler family.

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Jul 25, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

While most mothers and daughters share some things in common, it’s a special bond to carry on the Retriever legacy. Continue Reading Like Mother, Like Daughter

Inaugural Maryland Arts Summit convenes at UMBC

Jul 15, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

On June 6–8, UMBC hosted the inaugural Maryland Arts Summit. During the three-day event, five hundred artists, educators, advocates, and arts administrators from across the state convened for workshops, award programs, networking sessions, performances, and more. Continue Reading Inaugural Maryland Arts Summit convenes at UMBC

Ellen Hemmerly, executive director of bwtech@UMBC.

Ellen Hemmerly Retires from UMBC after Leading bwtech for over 24 Years

Jun 27, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

For more than two decades, Hemmerly has led UMBC’s technology park—the first-university-affiliated research park in Maryland—as it has grown and expanded. Continue Reading Ellen Hemmerly Retires from UMBC after Leading bwtech for over 24 Years

Phage Hunters: Popular UMBC research program opens doors to biotech careers

Jun 24, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

“All the techniques we learned in Phage Hunters directly translate to the work we do in the lab on a daily basis,” says Anna Kawa ’18. “Being on the cutting edge of biotech is really exciting,” adds Viet Dang ’18. “Just being right there, potentially changing history, is really exciting.” Continue Reading Phage Hunters: Popular UMBC research program opens doors to biotech careers

From Real Estate to Covert Agent

Jun 18, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

In May, real estate appraiser and UMBC alum Steven O’Farrell released his first YA novel, Simone LaFray and the Chocolatiers’ Ball. Continue Reading From Real Estate to Covert Agent

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